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Home My WebLink About2009-10-06 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 6, 2009 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, was held on October 6, 2009, at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Insalaco called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. INVOCATION Councilmember Coleman gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Barker led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present:Mayor Insalaco Councilmember Barker Councilmember Coleman Councilmember Dietz Councilmember Serdy Councilmember Wilson Staff Present: (Vice Mayor Eck was absent.) City Manager George Hoffman Assistant City Manager Bryant Powell City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney Joel Stern Public Safety Director Jerald Monahan City Engineer Giao Pham Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell Public Works Director David Fern Planning Manager Fred Baker Economic Dev. Dir. Steve Filopowicz REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 6, 2009 PAGE 1 OF 10 Others Present:None. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED; AND THAT RESOLUTION NO. 09-47, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, ESTABLISHING AN ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM AND SAFETY COMMITTEE; DEFINING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AND PRESCRIBING POWERS, DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS, BE APPROVED; AND THAT RESOLUTION NO. 09-46, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AUTHORIIZING SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN ITS FISCAL YEAR 2010 LOCAL TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE FUND II PROGRAM, BE APPROVED. Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Insalaco read a proclamation designating October as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" and presented it to Courtney Langer, Executive Director for the local Community Alliance Against Family Abuse. Councilmember Wilson commented he had announced last night that he had acquired a mule and a donkey.Today they took them back home to the owner, who was very thankful for their staying at his place for two nights.The owner gave his wife $10-0 which they are giving to Animal Control to be used where needed, primarily for an equine purpose. Mayor Insalaco commented he wentto California last Tuesday with Greater Phoenix Economic Council, of which the city is a member. He found out what they actually do.They visited 5 different companies in Southern California that want to move out of REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 6, 2009 PAGE 2 OF 10 California, and there were an 22 business firms that want to get out.These people want to be able to go into an empty building of anywhere from 8,000 sq.ft. to 20,000 sq.ft., which Apache Junction currently does not have.He was pleased that the people from Greater Phoenix Economic Council did not point out specifically any city, they showed the whole map of the valley, and advised that while Apache Junction cannot probably handle any of their companies now, they will be able to in the future with the acquisition of state land.He feels it is important to save some space for industrial in the general plan.He drove all over California, including Wilshire Boulevard with 5 and 6 story buildings boarded up and windows taped up, including banks.Everyone is leaving for whatever reason.LAX was one of the dirtiest airports he has ever been in, and their freeways were atrocious.The state has no money to water the plants, pull weeds or collect the garbage, and there are unfinished freeways not being completed.There are 3 companies ready to move out here in 60 to 90 days that will not help Apache Junction right now, but in the long run whatever money comes into the state will help us all.He went and gained a lot of experience. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CURRENT EVENTS Councilmember Coleman commented he went to the grand opening of the boys and girls club on Tuesday.It was a nice event with a really good turnout for it.The facilities are amazing. Mayor Insalaco commented they are elated with the space that they have and how beautiful it is. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS (continued) City Manager•George.HOffman commented on :the impact the school district has:onqproviding servicesto -the community, the intergovernmental agreementwith the school district, the school district budget override and the impact the defeat of the override • may have on city programs and :services. There was a video presentation on the city and school district relationship and the :programs and services provided by their partnership. REGULAR; MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 6, 2009 PAGE 3 OF 10 Dr. Chad Wilson, Superintendent of the Apache Junction Unified School District gave a inforMational presentation on the November 3, 2009 budget override election. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT None. PUBLIC HEARINGS RESOLUTION NO. 09-37, EXTINGUISHMENT OF ROADWAY EASEMENT ON OHIO STREET FROM SOLANA STREET TO STARR ROAD )City Engineer Giao Pham briefed the council on the item. Mayor Insalaco opened the public hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to speak, he closed the public hearing and reopened the item to council discussion.There being no discussion, he called for a motion. Councilmember Coleman MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 09-37, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, DECLARING THAT PORTIONS OF THE PUBLIC ROADWAY EASEMENTS LOCATED ON OHIO STREET FROM SOLANA ROAD TO STARR ROAD AND DESCRIBED IN EXTINGUISHMENT CASE EX -2009- 02 ARE NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE AS PUBLIC ROADWAY EASEMENTS AND ARE HEREBY EXTINGUISHED AS PRESENT OR FUTURE PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY, BE APPROVED. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 1337, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 13 ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS AND CHANGES,SECTION 13.0104 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 6, 2009 PAGE 4 OF 10 REQUIRED LIST OF PROPERTY OWNERS AND SECTION 13.105 PUBLIC HEARING ) briefed the council on the item. City Attorney Joel Stern Mayor Insalaco opened the public hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to speak, he closed the public hearing and reopened the item to council discussion.There being no discussion, he called for a motion. Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1337 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read the ordinance by title only. Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1337, AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK, BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilmember Wilson SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 1348, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 11 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS,SECTION 11.0103 POWERS,AND ARTICLE 14 ZONES, MAPS AND BOUNDARIES, SECTION 14.0103 DETERMINATION OF BOUNDARIES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 6, 2009 PAGE 5 OF 10 )City Attorney Joel Stern briefed the council on the item. Mayor Insalacao opened the public hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to speak, he closed the public hearing and reopened the item to council discussion.There being no discussion, he called for a motion. Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1348 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read the ordinance by title only. Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1348, AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK, BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS REAPPOINTMENTS/APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, CONSTRUCTION CODE BOARD OF APPEALS, HEALTH AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 6, 2009 PAGE 6 OF 10 HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ) )Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT MIKE WELLER AND CAROL URICH BE REAPPOINTED TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THEIR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON OCTOBER 31, 2012. Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Mayor Insalaco commented there are four openings on the Construction Code Board of Appeals but only three can be filled. Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT JOHN FORD, MEL MULHOLLAND AND DEAN WISE BE REAPPOINTED TO THE CONSTRUCTION CODE BOARD OF APPEALS FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE OCTOBER 31, 2011. (During the motion there was discussion between Councilmember Dietz and City Clerk Kathleen Connelly regarding the reappointment of Dean Wise as staff had been unable to contact him.) Councilmember Barker. SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT JODENE WEETER BE REAPPOINTED TO THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE OCTOBER 31, 2012 AND THAT JASON RUSSELL BE APPOINTED TO THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE OCTOBER 31, 2012. Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 6, 2009 PAGE 7 OF 10 VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT JANE JONES-DENNEY BE REAPPOINTED TO THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WITH A TERM TO EXPIRE OCTOBER 31, 2015, AND THAT JASON RUSSELL BE APPOINTED TO THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WITH A TERM TO EXPIRE OCTOBER 31, 2015. Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF None. SELECTION OF MEETING DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, AND PURPOSES Councilmember Dietz MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 5:45 P.M. AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. BE HELD ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2009, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM AND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, RESPECTIVELY; AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 5:45 P.M. BE HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM. Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. CALL TO THE PUBLIC: Ms. Sandie Smith, 4415 S. Primrose Drive, Gold Canyon, addressed the council to offer the assistance of the boys and girls club REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 6, 2009 PAGE 8 OF 10 if the council decides to have a youth committee, and commented on their new facility. Ms. Loretta Nielsen, 2540 W. Hawks Eye, Apache Junction, addressed the council to advise she would be unable to attend the interviews for the library board and requested she be reappointed to it. ADJOURNMENT the meeting at 7:45 p.m. Consent Agenda Items are as follows: 1. Acceptance of Agenda. Mayor Insalaco adjourned 2. Acceptance of Minutes of Regular Meeting of September 15, 2009. 3. Consideration of Resolution No. 09-47, establishing an Accident Prevention Program and Safety Committee, defining goals and objectives and prescribing power, duties and functions. 4. Consideration of Resolution No. 09-46, authorizing the submission of the City's FY 2009-2010 Local Transportation Assistance Fund (LTAF) II grant application in an amount not to exceed $52,619.18. ACCEPTED THIS 20TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2009, BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 20TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2009. N S: INSALACO yor REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 6, 2009 PAGE 9 OF 10 ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, held on the 6th day of October, 2009.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 13th of October, 2009. KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 6, 2009 PAGE 10 OF 10